PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raven Roxas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eusebio Prague (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Roxas
vs
Prague

189 cm
18
219 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

1337 ANZAC

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raven Roxas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eusebio Prague!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Prague.

Roxas gets a clinch.

Roxas tightens his grip and picks Prague up, before dumping him to the ground. Prague manages to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Roxas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prague swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roxas wants to control from the top but Prague keeps moving.
Roxas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prague is keeping the position for now.
Roxas wants to control from the top but Prague keeps moving.
Roxas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roxas is looking to work some ground and pound but Prague has wrist control.
Roxas trying to control but Prague is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roxas is stalling in the full guard.
Roxas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roxas throws a big elbow that misses.
Roxas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Prague keeping full guard, as Roxas tries to pass.
Roxas is working hard here to advance position.
Roxas connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roxas scoring with some ground and pound.
Roxas throws a big elbow that misses.
Prague preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roxas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roxas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prague preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Prague has momentary wrist control but Roxas slips an elbow through the middle.
Roxas throws a big right hand that misses.
Roxas working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxas wants to control from the top but Prague keeps moving.
Roxas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prague working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roxas.
Roxas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roxas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prague works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roxas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Prague working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roxas.
Roxas throws a big elbow that misses.
Prague looks gassed!
Roxas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Prague's head.
Roxas is looking to work some ground and pound but Prague has wrist control.
Roxas throwing strikes from guard but Prague blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roxas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roxas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prague works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roxas works over Prague with some ground and pound from guard.
Roxas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roxas throwing strikes but missing.
Roxas is in close to Prague's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roxas tries to free his leg and advance position but Prague is retaining full guard.
Roxas wants to control from the top but Prague keeps moving.
Prague working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roxas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raven Roxas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Roxas dives in and scores a takedown into Prague's guard.
Roxas trying to control but Prague is working from the bottom.
Roxas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roxas with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roxas pushes down on Prague's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Roxas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roxas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Roxas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roxas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prague avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roxas.
Roxas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prague defending well though.
Ground and pound from Roxas.
Roxas is nestled in close to Prague, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roxas throwing shots but Prague is blocking nicely.
Prague is breathing heavily.
Roxas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Raven Roxas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roxas trying to pass the guard but Prague defending well.
Roxas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Roxas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Roxas is thwarting Prague's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxas stalling.
Roxas slips a nice elbow through Prague's hands, connecting with Prague's forehead.
Roxas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prague's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roxas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Prague keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Prague regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Roxas.
Roxas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prague is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roxas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roxas chips away with some ground and pound.
Roxas controlling from the top position.
Roxas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roxas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roxas with a nice head shot there.
Roxas throws an elbow that misses. Prague uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roxas's guard. Nice move by Prague!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roxas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Prague must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roxas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Prague manages to get himself to full guard.
Roxas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roxas trying to control the position from guard on top but Prague is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prague utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roxas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prague works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raven Roxas dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Roxas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Prague's guard.
Roxas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prague swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roxas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roxas landing some decent shots from guard.
Roxas wants to control from the top but Prague keeps moving.
Roxas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roxas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prague can do to turn this around?
Roxas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roxas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roxas works over Prague with some ground and pound from guard.
Prague takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prague avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roxas lands a couple of elbows.
Roxas throwing strikes from guard but Prague blocks nicely.
Prague working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roxas.
Prague avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roxas postures up in Prague's guard and throws a big left but Prague blocks it.
Roxas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roxas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roxas working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roxas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roxas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roxas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roxas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roxas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roxas controlling from the top position.
Roxas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roxas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxas throws an elbow that misses. Prague uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roxas's guard. Nice move by Prague!
Roxas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Prague manages to get himself to full guard.
Roxas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Prague utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Prague avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roxas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Prague preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raven Roxas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roxas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roxas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roxas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roxas wants to control from the top but Prague keeps moving.
Roxas passes Prague's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roxas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eusebio Prague has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roxas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raven Roxas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roxas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raven Roxas!
Raven Roxas gave a mention to Fearless Systems Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).